Learning Support Assistant

This vacancy is an opportunity to work for the ESOL Curriculum as a ESOL Learning Support Assistant. About the Role This is an opportunity for appropriately qualified and skilled ESOL LSA candidates to join the enthusiastic, committed, and experienced Leicestershire County Council, Adult Learning Service, ESOL team. We deliver high quality, accredited and non-accredited ESOL programmes to ESOL Learners from a range of cultural backgrounds across Leicestershire County in the morning, afternoon, and evening. The curriculum team provides learning opportunities to help learners to be able to live in and contribute to a community and to find appropriate employment and enabling them to take a greater part in life in the UK. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our .

• Level 2 or above qualification in both English and maths
• Basic digital skills including use of emails and web pages
• Experience of voluntary or paid work with adults with learning disabilities
• Experience of voluntary or paid work in a learning environment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under direction and on own initiative
• Understanding of the principles of safeguarding
Adult Learning courses are delivered in a variety of venues around Leicestershire and the successful candidate(s) may be required to work in more than one location. In addition, we also expect you to share and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a . Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following